Celebrate Black History Month at College of DuPage
The College of DuPage Center for Diversity and Inclusion presents "Black Variations: Voice and Vision," a series of events to celebrate Black History Month in February at the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.
Black History Month festivities begin Monday, Feb. 1, with the annual African American Read-In. Guests readers are invited to share their personal stories or read selections from famous African American authors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Services Center, Room 2201.
Additional events include the Freedom Rider Traveling Exhibit on display in the College's Library Feb. 1 to 26. Sponsored by a partnerships between the American Experience and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the exhibit highlights the 1961 Freedom Rides, offering a detailed narrative of the Ride through archival photos and newspapers clippings. The documentary film "Freedom Riders" will also be screened from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, and from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Student Services Center, Room 1200.
Activist Thomas Armstrong will discuss his experience in the early civil rights movement from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Student Services Center, Room 3245.
Sodexo, the College's campus food service, will offer a diverse sampling of African American cuisine from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the cafeteria.
In addition, the College's Africa and Africa Diaspora Committee will present a screening of "When We Were Kings" from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, in the Student Services Center, Room 2201, followed by a faculty-led discussion. This documentary explores the relationship between African Americans and the African continent during the Black Power era in terms of both popular culture and international politics.
Other highlights include a demonstration for peace on Tuesday, Feb. 16; a poetry slam Thursday, Feb. 25; and a closing program featuring a live performance and exhibits Monday, Feb. 29.
For a full schedule of Black History Month events, visit www.cod.edu/bhm.